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Candover shares up 20% on takeover talks
Candover shares jumped 20% this morning, following news the private equity house is in talks over a potential takeover.
Oaktree's Nordenia plans high-yield bond issue
Oaktree Capital Management's portfolio company Nordenia International AG is reported to plan a high-yield bond issue to pay a dividend to its owner.
Alix appoints Albert Stein as MD
Alix Partners has bolstered its restructuring team with the appointment of Albert Stein as managing director.
Beringea pumps £1.5m into Tossed
International venture capital company Beringea has backed restaurant group Tossed with £1.5m development funding to back the group’s growth.
Gimv invests €4.7m in RES Software
Belgium-based pan-European investor Gimv has invested €4.7m in Dutch company RES Software, a company specialising in user workspace management.
CPE leads €9m round for Nualight
Climate Change Capital Private Equity (CPE), has led a €9.1m funding round in Nualight Ltd, a manufacturer of LED lighting solutions for the retail sector.
Amadeus IPO book oversubscribed
A few days prior to its listing in Madrid, travel reservations firm Amadeus, backed by BC Partners and Cinven has closed its books with an oversubscription on €1.36bn.
KKR and CVC-backed Van Gansewinkel mulls IPO
Van Gansewinkel, owned by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co (KKR) and CVC Capital Partners, is reported to be preparing its initial public offering.
Nicolas Homassel named Natixis private equity CEO
Natixis has named a Nicolas Homassel as its new CEO of private equity.
EQT launches SEK 2.3bn tender offer for AcadeMedia
EQT has launched a tender offer of SEK 190 per share for Swedish education company AcadeMedia.
Clearwater appoints two; boosts London office
Clearwater Corporate Finance has strengthened its London team with the appointments of assistant director, Richard Shaw, and manager, Ravi Monteiro.
Graphite backs Third Space expansion
Graphite Capital has supported gym portfolio company The Third Space’s £2m expansion plans to build a second London gym at the Marylebone Hotel.
David Yates join's Advent's Operating Partner Programme
Advent International has appointed David Yates, former First Data International president, to an advisory position for the company’s Operating Partner Programme.
Private equity to bid for Findus Italy
Market sources indicate BC Partners and PAI Partners are set to look at Unilever’s frozen food division, Findus Italy.
Sovereign’s City & Country acquires Sterling
Sovereign Capital-backed domiciliary care provider, City & Country (formerly London Care), has acquired Sterling Homecare Limited as its first bolt-on.
Linklaters appoints Andreas Steck as head of finance law
Linklaters has appointed Andreas Steck as head of finance law in Germany.
Lloyds looks to sell stakes to Coller led consortium
Lloyds Bank may be on the verge of selling its portfolio of equity investments, which includes a 29% stake in Vue Entertainment, to a private equity group headed by Coller Capital.
ERIP et al. in €8m round for Implanet
Edmond de Rothschild Investment Partners (ERIP), has led an €8m round for Implanet SA, a French developer of surgical implants for orthopedic and spine surgery, along side CM-CIC Private Equity, Wellington Partners and Seventures Partners.
BaltCap unveils €20m Lithuanian risk capital
BaltCap and European Investment Fund have signed an agreement to set up a €20 million risk capital fund for small and medium Lithuanian enterprises.
PAI set to raise €450m in Christian Hansen floatation
French private equity group PAI Partners is looking to raise €450m in the listing of Danish food ingredients business Christian Hansen.
August Equity hires Fisher as partner
August Equity has appointed John Fisher as partner, along with two promotions.
Warburg Pincus in PLN 307.2m PIPE for AmRest
Global private equity investor Warburg Pincus has invested PLN 307.2m into CEE restaurant operator AmRest.
Nordic Capital prepares listing of Falck
Nordic Capital is preparing to list Danish emergency and assistance company Falck.
Butler-backed César raises €5.52m
Butler Capital Partners–backed César, a costume company, has raised €5.52m on the stock exchange, making use of an extension clause.